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Grade One Travers Stakes, run over 10 furlongs, was inaugurated in 1864 and remains one of the standouts on the US horse racing calendar. The Mid-Summer Derby is contested at Saratoga Race Course in New York and punters watched West Coast scoot home under the ride of Mike E Smith in 2017.
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History has it penned down in gold—thoroughbred horse racing in Australia first began in the 1810s—and the sport has been gaining more and more popularity ever since. Today, racing is one of Australia’s biggest industries with more racecourses here than anywhere in the world, especially when compared in terms of quality.
One thing that has remained just as popular as horse racing itself is betting on them, despite the numerous threats in the past from sports betting. However, betting today has changed from what it used to be a decade ago. It has nurtured into a more refined activity and has firms such as BlueBet, an Australian-based bookmaking organisation, making the sport more enjoyable than it already is. When talking of horse racing, one can’t ignore the potential Queensland has to offer, in terms of great racecourses, horse breeds and jockeys. Even in 2017, one can look forward to the multiple events it has in store for dedicated fans that can’t get enough of the sport.
Curley Cattle Transport Cloncurry Stockman’s Challenge & Campdraft: (From 13th to16th July 2017)
Curley Cattle Transport Cloncurry Stockman’s Challenge & Campdraft has bred some of the best horsemen in the country. It is proof of what the sport really stands for, with both wet and dry racecourses where the horse and man complete tasks that include roll backs, flying changes, stops and spins etc.
The Mount Isa Mines Rotary Rodeo: (From 11th to 13th August 2017)
Live rodeo action like none other! Join others and bring your friends along to this three-day event. What to expect? The clash of grit and romance, the Australian Outback coming to life, and continuous rodeo action; where all hell breaks loose. Featuring barrel racing, saddle riding and bull riding, one simply can’t miss this one.
Windorah Campdraft and Rodeo: (From 12th to 13th August 2017)
A beginner to horse racing? Wishing to witness the thrill and spill of the game in full action? Make yourself available for the second weekend in April 2017 as this event shouldn’t be missed. Featuring bucking bulls and barrel racing, this show is all about rodeos and campdrafts. Once you’re done watching the show, don’t forget to loosen up and dance on the live tunes every night.
Mackay Airport Beach Horse Races: (On 19th August 2017)
This grand event will make you want to ditch your high heels for comfy flip flops and come to the 6th annual running at the seaside. Hyped for being the only horse racing event in Australia that is held unofficially, this features 12+ races on the breathtaking Mackay Harbour Beach on a sandy course in the sun. What more can one wish for?
Carlton Mid Cairns Amateurs Carnival: (31st August to 2nd September 2017)
Initially held to bring the whole city together, this three-day extravagant carnival hosts some of the most epic horse racing events. Throw in some full on entertainment, food, fashion and glamour and one would know what we are talking. Today, it has become one of the premier reasons why so many tourists and locals flock off to Cairns–to see the horses run for the prize in full bloom.
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